Răsh'ness, n.

n. The quality of being rash; overhaste in resolving on, or in undertaking a measure; precipitation; inconsiderate promptness; unwise contempt of danger; acting without due consideration.

We offend by rashness, which is an affirming or denying before we have sufficiently informed ourselves. South.

Synonyms—Temerity; foolhardiness; precipitancy; precipitation; hastiness; indiscretion; heedlessness; inconsideration; carelessness. See TEMERITY.